What’s been happening: Epsom Derby favourite, Parx in spotlight, Arc latest, Soumillon ban and more …
Two-year-old star Benvenuto Cellini, the Penn Derby card, Japanese Arc hopes and Hong Kong jockey news – all this and more in our weekly digest of recent international racing news
Rankings update: ‘Delacroix is an incredible horse’ – Aidan O’Brien
On a weekend where world #1 trainer Aidan O’Brien scooped the major prizes on both sides of the Irish Sea, the star turn was provided by Delacroix in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.
From Classic heroines to Royal Ascot winners: look no further than Ireland’s premier yearling sales
Annual Irish yearling sales season kicks off on Sept 23 with the three-day Tattersalls Ireland September Sale – followed a week later by the prestigious Goffs Orby Sale Books 1 and 2 (Sept 29-Oct 2)
Suraj Narredu: It was a big deal to come to Ascot and it was a big deal back home in India
Our questions are answered by the Indian champion jockey who recently rode a high-profile winner at Ascot at the Shergar Cup meeting
Singspiel: ‘He was special’ – Jay Hovdey on an equine giant whose exploits straddled the globe
Our series continues with Sheikh Mohammed’s formidable colt who won major races on three continents for legendary trainer Michael Stoute, including the Japan Cup and a memorable Dubai World Cup on dirt
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 14 September 2025
| Horses | Ka Ying Rising NZL |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Curlin USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | Ryan Moore |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Aidan O'Brien |
Seven Days in RacingTRC’s weekly digest
Children of SecretariatPatricia McQueen on the offspring of a true great
